Process Heating articles from November 2002

Process Heating archives from November 2002

Even more of a good thing: IHEA, IREA plan to merge. (Editor's Page).(Industrial Heating Equipment Association and Infrared Equipment Association)(Editorial)
November 1, 2002... I have a love-hate relationship when it comes to Martha Stewart. I love the clean, simple decorating look she ascribes to but don't think any real person has enough time or patience to do all the fussy home-malting things she suggests. Martha...

Melcor. (Web Watch).(launches web site: www.melcor.com)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... MELCOR, Trenton, N.J., a maker of thermoelectric cooling products, launched a web site at www.melcor.com that offers online selling in its "Melcor Store." The company also offers free thermal design software on the site.

Heatec. (Web Watch).(redesigns web site: www.heatec.com)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... HEATEC, Chatanooga, Tenn., redesigned its web site at www.heatec.com to offer a library of the company's literature available in PDF format. The site also provides online requests for quotes, product photos and color illustrations.

Moore Industries International Inc. (Web Watch).(www.miinet.com/approvals)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... North Hills, Calif., launched a dedicated section of its web site to provide an overview of product certification and safety-related instrumentation issues related to process control instrumentation. The dedicated section is located at...

IHEA hosts combustion seminar. (The Insider).(Industrial Heating Equipment Association)
November 1, 2002... The 32 attendees at Industrial Heating Equipment Association's combustion seminar benefited from two days at the O'Hare Marriott in Chicago learning about the burning subject of combustion. A faculty of 14 engineers involved in the design...

IHEA, IREA vote to merge. (The Insider).(Infrared Equipment Association, Industrial Heating Equipment Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... At its annual meeting in Las Vegas in early October, the members of the Infrared Equipment Association (IREA) voted unanimously to merge with the Industrial Heating Equipment Association (IHEA), Arlington, Va. The following week, the executive...

AIMCAL, CEMA boards vote to merge. (The Insider).(Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators, Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The board of directors of the Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL), Fort Mill, S.C., and the board of trustees of Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA), Springfield, N.J., voted to merge the two...

Dupps forms thermal technology division. (The Insider).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Dupps Co., Germantown, Ohio, formed a new operating division devoted to process drying systems and equipment. The division will include Productization Inc., an Independence, Kansas-based firm acquired by Dupps in 1999. Richard L. Chancy,...

NIST movie optimizes sensors. (The Insider).(National Institute of Standards Technology)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... A "thermal contour" movie reveals what happens to a micro-hotplate when it is heated and cooled. The National Institute of Standards Technology (NIST)-developed technology shows promise for a range of gas-sensing applications. For instance, the...

NSF certifies NAPF products. (The Insider).(NSF International)(National Association of Pipe Fabricators)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... NSF International, Ann Arbor, Mich., has certified the National Association of Pipe Fabricators (NAPF) flanged and grooved ductile-iron pipe products to NSF/ANSI 61 2002. NSF is involved in standards development, product certification,...

Calender.(Calendar)
November 1, 2002... NOVEMBER November 12-13--Finishing Tech 2002 Trade Show and Conference, Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Mich. Presented by Metal Finishing Suppliers Association (MFSA) and National Association of Metal Finishers (NAMF). Call MFSA at (703)...

Burner History 101, part 1: a look at how modern industrial burners developed. (Energy Notes).
November 1, 2002... Come on in--there are a couple of seats left in the back. All right, just to make sure you're in the right room, this is Burner History 101. Most modern industrial processes are heated by gas burners, We take for granted that they will...

Protective devices for control equipment: fuses, circuit breakers, chop-off circuits, crowbars, thermostats. (Heating Highlights).
November 1, 2002... In previous columns, I have dealt with protection of the process and the product. 'In this column, I'll turn to protection of wiring, control panel components and various plant items. WIRING AND LOADS It is a given that your cables are...

The winds of change: prepare for new NFPA 86 codes in 2003. (Safety Zone).(National Fire Protection Association)
November 1, 2002... If you are a regular reader of this column, you know that enforcing standards and codes is essential to plant and personnel safety at your manufacturing facility. The hard part is keeping up with the codes, which seem to change just when you...

Sensor selection for temperature control. (Sensors & Controls).
November 1, 2002... There are many temperature sensors from which to choose. It is important to select the proper one for your process application and ensure that it is compatible with the interfacing instrumentation. Read on to understand the history and function...

Maximize your finned tube heat exchanger know-how. (Heat Exchangers).
November 1, 2002... A multitude of variables go into designing a finned tube heat exchanger, any of which can drastically affect the size and efficiency of the end product. Become familiar with the supporting science to help you choose the one that is right for...

Understanding Class A ovens: just what is a Class A oven? Often, its definition and function are misunderstood. If you process combustible product at your facility, there are certain requirements that your oven must meet. (Ovens).
November 1, 2002... Because a Class A oven is directly fuel-fired and made specifically for industries that process a combustible product or remove combustible vapors from a product in the oven, it is important to understand its definition and function. This is a...

Radiant remedies: use our bullet chart to compare infrared heater suppliers. (Infrared Heaters Equipment Overview).(infrared heaters)(Directory)
November 1, 2002... Infrared heaters are used to transfer heat through a process or to product via radiation. Use the data we have compiled in this bullet chart to find potential infrared heater suppliers by comparing products and narrowing your search. You...

Tips to start your fluid selection process: new process or retrofit? Use these tips to make your initial 'short list' of fluids. (Heat Transfer Fluids).
November 1, 2002... Maybe you have been given the assignment of designing a new process and you realize that the high temperatures required for production will necessitate the use of a heat transfer fluid. Or, maybe management has decided to convert that old batch...

Chiller. (Process Heating).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Iceman SC Series utilizes a scroll compressor that uses 50 percent less moving parts than conventional reciprocating compressors, which pro vides quieter operation and enhanced reliability. The chiller's hot gas bypass system stops short...

Batch oven for cleaning coatings. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Redesigned medium-sized oven heat cleans baskets, trays, hooks, jigs and other fixtures on coating systems. Afterburner system is standard, allows for fast cycles of 1 to 3 hr and complies with EPA regulations. CIRCLE 205 Guspro Inc....

Pid controller. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Universal 535 DIN single-loop process controller provides an isolated analog (4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 mA) control signal output. Its PowerTune feature delivers pretuning, adaptive tuning and powerback anti-overshoot, analyzing the process and...

Sand dryer. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Fluid bed dryer heat recovery system is designed to recycle the residual heat carried in sand, gravel or slag after drying. The dryer heats air to temperatures up to 1,000[degrees]F (538[degrees]C)and takes up less floor space than some...

Heat exchanger. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Equipped with Kenics static mixer elements, Kenics heat exchanger is designed to offer maximum transfer rates even with highly viscous, difficult-to-process materials. Used in a range of process applications, exchanger is offered with design...

Infrared oven withstands high temperatures. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... BT Series utilizes a refractory board reflector that can withstand a much higher temperature than a traditional metallic reflector. This series requires no air or water cooling and is designed to continuously operate in a high temperature...

Gas burner. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... EHG line is capable of firing either liquid propane or natural gas at a range of 425,000 to 700,000 BTU/hr. It is designed for performance and reliability in numerous commercial and light industrial applications. CIRCLE 212 Wayne...

Material for heaters and thermocouples. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Luminex 993 magnesium oxide offers a combination of physical and electrical properties that are suitable for the manufacture of cartridge heaters, thermocouples and heating elements. The materials had high volume resistance at elevated...

SCR controllers. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Zero-fired SSR Z Seriesfor proportional voltage control, zero-fired Z Series for resistance heating applications, phase-fired SSR P Series for resistive heating loads, and phase-fired PCI Series are designed to provide precise power for complex...

Thermistor. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Line includes positive (PTC) and negative (NTC) temperature coefficients, offering a selection from interchangeable, point-matched, surface-mount and thin film models to probes as small as 0.019" dia. CIRCLE 217 Selco Products Co. ...

Low-water cutoff/pump controller. (Products).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Series 150E for hot water and steam boilers had adjustable 60-sec burner-off time delays to provide continuous primary or secondary protection against low water conditions and rapid burner cycling. Because of its field adjustable 0.75" and...

CCI Thermal Technologies Inc. (Places & Faces).(includes several appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... CCI Thermal Technologies Inc., Edmonton, Alb., a manufacturer of heating products and custom-engineered process heating equipment, reorganized its senior management team. Bernard C. Moore, previousiy senior vice president and general manager of...

M-E-C Co. (Places & Faces).(dryer testing capabilities expanded)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... M-E-C Co., Neodesha, Kan., expanded its laboratory drying capabilities for the processing industry to include flash tube dryer testing as well as rotary drum dryer testing.

Comdel Inc. (Places & Faces).(Singapore representative selected, director of business development appointed)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Comdel Inc., Gloucester, Mass., a radio frequency (RF) power supplies maker, chose DAL Engineering, Singapore, Malaysia, to represent Comdel's RF and DC products and services in Singapore and the surrounding region. In other Comdel news,...

Yokogawa Corp. (Places & Faces).(systems division headquarters moves to Houston, Texas)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Yokogawa Corp. of America will move its systems division headquarters from Atlanta to Houston to focus on core hydrocarbon markets such as oil, gas, petrochemical and chemicals. North American headquarters will remain in Atlanta. As a result of...

Radiant Technology Corp. (Places & Faces).(company awarded ISO 9001:2000 registration)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Radiant Technology Corp., Fullerton, Calif., a supplier of thermal process systems for electronics and technology industries, was awarded ISO 9001:2000 registration.

Thermion Systems International. (Places & Faces).(manufacturing facility opened in Stratford, Connecticut)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Thermion Systems International, Stratford, Conn., opened its first U.S. design and manufacturing facility on 55 Old South Ave. in Stratford. The 10,500 [ft.sup.2] facility produces industrial heaters.

Invensys company. (Places & Faces).(Eurotherm consolidated sales activities of four units)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Leesburg, Va.-based Eurotherm, an Invensys company, consolidated the sales and marketing activities of four business units. The management of Action Instruments, Barber-Colman, Eurotherm Chessell and Eurotherm Controls has been centralized in...

Osram Sylvania. (Places & Faces).(Francis J. Santiago promoted)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Osram Sylvania, Exeter, N.H., promoted Francis J. Santiago to executive vice president and general manager of precision materials and components worldwide. At the same time, Santiago was named a member of the Osram Sylvania executive committee....

Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication Inc. (Places & Faces).(certification recieved)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication Inc., Franklin, Mass., a supplier of stainless steel products, received ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Exxon Research and Engineering Co. (Places & Faces).(retired William G. Dukek receives George V. Dryoff Award)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... William G. Dukek, who is retired from Exxon Research and Engineering Co., Linden, N.J., was awarded the 2002 George V. Dryoff Award of Honorary ASTM D02 Membership. Given for outstanding achievement in the field of petroleum products and...

Melcor Corp. (Places & Faces).
November 1, 2002... Melcor Corp., Trenton, N.J., offers a 52-page catalog of thermoelectric products, heat sinks, controllers, software, power supplies and thermal compounds. "Melcor Thermal Solutions" highlights Thermal Analysis System software, a result of...

Conoco Inc. (Places & Faces).(merger with Phillips Petroleum Co.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... ConocoPhillips, Houston, completed the merger of Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum Co. following clearance by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission on August 30. Shareholders of both companies and all U.S. foreign regulatory authorities cleared...